Cult Dubai is the new Milan as fashion designers head east Fashion designers and industry professionals are flocking to Dubai, which is fast making its mark in the world of haute couture.
musica A Traviata for the 21st Century takes Paris by storm A daring new staging of Verdi's legendary "La Traviata" brings the classic tale into the internet age. And it has clicked with audiences.
Cult From the factory floor to prison, Lyon Biennale moves into uncharted territory One of Europe's leading contemporary art events, the Lyon Biennale, embraces the metro area and the entire region.
Cinema Grande dame of French cinema Agnes Varda dies at 90 Grande dame of French cinema Agnes Varda dies at 90
Cult Germany returns painting stolen by the Nazis to the Uffizi Gallery 'Vase of Flowers' by the Dutch master Jan van Huysum has been returned to Italy after being stolen by German soldiers in 1943.
musica Gustavo Dudamel electrifies the Rencontres Musicales d'Évian festival The inspirational conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the festival's specially-created orchestra gave a passionate performance of Brahms' 4th symphony at the grand finale.
European Lens Maxime Caron's post-apocalyptic images from Chernobyl ghost city Young French photographer Maxime Caron visited the post-Apocalyptic town of Pripyat, where the infamous Chernobyl nuclear power plant is located. Report from Chernobyl in the new issue of the European lens.
Japan Watch: Worshippers dust the statue of Buddha ahead of festival On Wednesday morning, priests conducted a ceremony to temporarily remove the Buddha's soul from the statue 07/08/2019
USA Toni Morrison championed and chastised presidents She called Bill Clinton "our first black president" — a turn of phrase that stirred years of debate, and for which she later expressed a measure of regret.. 06/08/2019
USA Dying dad writes book to show his toddler son how much he loves him He wanted "to do something thoughtful for his son to show him how much he loved him." 29/07/2019
USA New study claims we've all been eating apples wrong Apparently the peel isn't the most nutritious part of the apple. 29/07/2019
USA Meghan Markle gets lessons on motherhood from Michelle Obama in new interview The Duchess of Sussex interviewed her friend Michelle Obama for British Vogue, asking her about motherhood and advice she's given to her daughters. 29/07/2019
USA Meghan Markle guest edited the September issue of British Vogue — here's a sneak peek! The duchess even gave her husband Prince Harry an assignment. 28/07/2019
USA 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' marks Bruce Lee's posthumous comeback The martial arts legend wasn't fully appreciated by Hollywood in his day, but a new generation of actors like Mike Moh give thanks to his legacy. 28/07/2019
United Kingdom London Comic-Con kicks off with new Star Wars Zone A bevvy of actors from some of the most iconic films and television series will attend the three-day event in the British capital. 26/07/2019
USA 3 stages of serious heat injury to watch for in scorching summer temps Watch for the signs of heat illness in scorching summer temperatures. 25/07/2019
Paraguay Watch: Parade of plumed Paraguayans celebrate their patron saint Other folktales say that the town was plagued by attacks from the indigenous Guarani people, who resisted the settlers' occupation of the land. 25/07/2019
USA Twitter erupts over KLM airline's breastfeeding policy The Dutch airline is feeling the wrath of travelers who aren't "offended" by breastfeeding. 24/07/2019
USA One airport took a big step toward making travel easier for people with autism The new room in Pittsburgh's airport could be a game-changer for some families. 24/07/2019
Denmark Watch: Lost? Saint Nicks gather for the World Santa Claus Congress Watch: Lost? More than 150 Father Christmases gather for the World Santa Claus Congress 23/07/2019
Sweden No charges for man who allegedly harassed ASAP Rocky, Swedish prosecutors say The prosecutor's office in Stockholm said the man "is no longer suspected of any crime." 23/07/2019
Iraq Evolution of Iraq's tattoo culture shows impact of US legacy Today, some sixteen years after the invasion, young Iraqis are getting tattoo inspiration from American pop culture. 22/07/2019
Switzerland Watch: Once-in-a-generation festival kicks off in Switzerland The Fête des Vignerons began in 1797 and has developed from an annual street parade into a globally-recognised extravaganza. 19/07/2019
United Kingdom Feline baffled: 'Cats' cinematic adaptation provokes strong views The trailer for Tom Hooper's cinematic adaptation of "Cats" has provoked strong reactions online. 19/07/2019
World Travel back in time with the 'Google Maps' of Ancient Rome Travelling to the French Riviera from London takes a matter of hours nowadays but it would have taken a minimum of 24 days around 2,000 years ago. 18/07/2019
United Kingdom Burberry's strategic changes see shares jump 13% on Tuesday morning The new line features new takes on classic trench coats, with more contemporary cuts and patterns incorporated into the brand's distinct style. 17/07/2019
Russia Watch: Russians compete in grass scything contest Traditional tools came to the fore in Russia at the weekend with the holding of an annual scything competition. 16/07/2019
